Division (4) Target benchmarks for inspections

The following benchmarks shall be implemented by the Member States specified in point 2 of this Annex.

1. (a)

   Inspections activities at sea;

   On a yearly basis at least 60 % of total inspections at sea (excluding aerial surveillance) shall be conducted on fishing vessels belonging to the fleet segments in the two highest risk level categories identified according to Article 5(1) and 5(2) ensuring that both these fleet segments are adequately and proportionally covered.

2. (b)

   Inspections at landing (inspections in ports and before first sale);

   On a yearly basis at least 60 % of total inspections at landing shall be conducted on fishing vessels belonging to the fleet segments in the two highest risk level categories identified according to Article 5(1) and 5(2) ensuring that both these fleet segments are adequately and proportionally covered.